Qatar
Qatar Shura Council backs US-Iran ceasefire and advances key legislation
The Shura Council held its regular weekly sitting on Monday at the Tamim bin Hamad Hall, under the chairmanship of HE the Speaker Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim.
The Council welcomed a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, expressing its hope the deal underpin stability and lasting peace, while promoting dialogue, mutual understanding and respect for international law.
The Council also commended mediation and diplomatic efforts in reaching the agreement. Members emphasized the importance of building upon the deal to support regional stability and reduce tensions.
At the start of the proceedings, HE the Secretary-General Nayef bin Mohammed Al Mahmoud read out the agenda after which the minutes of its previous meeting were approved.
The Council reviewed a draft government bill on traffic and referred it to the Internal and External Affairs Committee for further study and reporting.
It also approved an amended draft law on drones and referred it back to the government following discussions based on the committee's recommendations.
The Council also agreed to extend the mandate of the Health, General Services and the Environment Committee to finalize examining several proposals including draft laws on animal health and animal welfare, as well as a request for a general debate on childhood obesity in the State of Qatar.
Meanwhile, the Council debated a report by HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hamad Al Mohannadi's participation in a virtual parliamentary session in September 2025 on regulating military artificial intelligence. Another report was presented by HE Amina bint Youssef Al Jaidah on her participation in an Arab parliamentary dialogue on protecting the elderly from violence, abuse and neglect, which was held virtually in December of 2025.